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Friday, August 8, 2008

Exelon Oral

Dosage and Storage


Generic Name: RIVASTIGMINE SOLUTION - ORAL
Pronounced: (riv-uh-STIG-meen)

Exelon Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: very slow heartbeat, slow or shallow breathing, seizures.

Exelon Oral Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Exelon Oral Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Exelon Oral Storage

Store in an upright position at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

When rivastigmine is mixed with cold fruit juice or soda as directed, the mixture is stable for up to 4 hours at room temperature.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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